Academic Change is an integral process to the maintenance and enhancement of our academic offerings to ensure their highest quality. Also referred to as major modifications, proposals for academic change include:
- New undergraduate and graduate programs and degrees, including minors and specialists,
- Significant changes to existing (graduate and undergraduate) programs,
- The introduction and/or updating of certificates, and
- Program closures
All of these processes are governed by the University of Toronto Quality Assurance Process (UTQAP) and require governance approval. Academic Change processes may take up to three years between the submission of an Expression of Interest form to implementation.
The Program & Curriculum Unit provides support to academic units initiating academic change at UTM by:
- Advising on the different types of academic changes and their respective processes,
- Providing input on proposal content to ensure alignment with the UTQAP and UTM’s Academic Plan,
- Assisting with consultation at the decanal and institutional level, and
- Coordinating the approval of proposals through governance, as appropriate.
The PCU also works closely with the Vice-Provost, Academic Programs (VPAP) Office to ensure proposals are complete and ready to enter U of T governance and, if necessary, beyond. Once approved, the PCU helps to coordinate the implementation of the change with the appropriate divisional and institutional offices.
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